cerise - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

cerise

|ce-rise|

/səˈriːs/

cherry red

Etymology

Etymology Information

'cerise' originates from French, specifically the word 'cerise,' where 'cerise' meant 'cherry.'

Historical Evolution

'cerise' was borrowed directly from the French word 'cerise' and has retained its meaning in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'cherry,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a shade of red.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a color that is a shade of red, similar to that of a cherry.

The walls were painted in a soft cerise.

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Adjective 1

a bright or deep red color resembling that of a cherry.

She wore a cerise dress to the party.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 14:46